FIDF Live

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FIDF Live episodes

April 28, 2022 Episode 20 - Holocaust Memorial Day
Meet Holocaust Survivor Prof. Ariel Cohen, and his granddaughter, Sgt Roni, a combat lone soldier from California. Prof. Cohen will share his testimony, and his hope for future generations.

(Original Airdate: 4/27/2022)
37 min
March 23, 2022Episode 19 - Saluting the Women of the IDF
In this episode we’ll get the chance to meet the strong women of the IDF, hear about the experiences and beliefs of the first ever female Battalion Commander in the Artillery Corps. We’ll see the first female Combat Doctor in the Paratroopers Brigade in action commanding a team of male Combat Medics, learn how women encourage other women with an IMPACT! Graduate (now donor) and be empowered by a special message from the IDF advisor to the Chief of Staff on gender affairs. These inspiring commanders and courageous soldiers break through the glass ceiling and prove every day that gender doesn’t matter – it’s the person that makes the job what it is.
This episode features:
IDF 334 Artillery Corps,      Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Efrat - the first female ever to serve as an      Artillery Corps Battalion Commander.

IDF Paratroopers 890      Battalion, Lt. Dr. Nofit – the first female ever to serve as a Combat      Doctor in the Paratroopers Brigade.

IMPACT! Scholarship      recipient and donor (and diver in reserve service), Gali Sabach

Special message from the      IDF advisor to the Chief of Staff on gender affairs, Brig. Gen. Ella Shedo
(Original Airdate: 3/22/2022)
15 min
February 23, 2022Episode 18 - Israel’s Border Triangle with Syria and Jordan
There are two states on Israel's eastern border: Jordan, the border of peace, and Syria, a country where Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations aim to establish themselves to threaten Israel. We will meet the men and women who make up the IDF’s first responders and learn how their various units deal with the many threats aimed against them and Israel’s civilians. The episode begins with a briefing from the liaison forces responsible for diplomatic and strategic relations between the countries, as well as the U.N. in the Golan Heights.
This episode features:
Lt. Avi, Golan Heights, Liaison Officer

Sgt. Omer, Nahal Brigade, Combat Soldier. The Nahal Brigade is adopted by FIDF (open for adoption)

Cpl. Michal, 595 Unit, Field Observer- the unit is adopted by WCT Chapter

SSGT. Dani, SSGT. Inbar and Pvt. Anava from the Lions of the Jordan Valley Battalion adopted by Palm Beach Chapter

Cpl. Yonah ,and Pvt. Zac from the 401 Armored Corps Brigade, both Lone Soldiers from NY. The Brigade is adopted by the FIDF (open for adoption)

Lt. Tova from the 137 Iron Dome Battalion. Tova is a Lone Soldier from San Diego!
(Original Airdate: 2/22/2022)
21 min
February 07, 2022 Episode 17 - Northern Border: Boots on the Ground
The IDF protects Israel from countless dangerous threats. Already in 2022, the northern border has been faced with securing Israel from drones, infiltration attempts, and violations of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701. In this episode, you will see a real time encounter with a Hezbollah activist, meet the forces who are the guiding eyes of the ground forces and learn how the IDF trains to battle the northern enemy.
This episode features:
- Captain Gabi, IDF UAV Platoon Commander, Sky Rider Unit
- Lt. Lahav, IDF 300 Brigade, IDF Liaison Officer to the UN
- Pvt. Chaya, IDF Red Unit, Combat Soldier
- SSgt. Max, IDF Nachal Brigade, Combat Lone soldier from Chicago
- Honoring International Holocaust Memorial Day (Jan. 27), a special salute to the Victims and survivors of the Holocaust.

(Original Airdate: 1/25/2022)
15 min